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Classification and Partition in Technical Writing

Classification involves explaining which class something belongs to or dividing things into groups based on shared characteristics. There are two types of classification: true classification and division. Effective classification names the basis for division, ensures the basis controls division into distinct and separate groups, and formats information using headings, lists, notices, and graphics. Partition involves dividing a unit into its components or analyzing an item by breaking it into parts, steps, or aspects. Principles of effective partition require division to coordinate parts, be complete, be mutually exclusive without overlap.

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Classification and Partition in Technical Writing

Classification involves explaining which class something belongs to or dividing things into groups based on shared characteristics. There are two types of classification: true classification and division. Effective classification names the basis for division, ensures the basis controls division into distinct and separate groups, and formats information using headings, lists, notices, and graphics. Partition involves dividing a unit into its components or analyzing an item by breaking it into parts, steps, or aspects. Principles of effective partition require division to coordinate parts, be complete, be mutually exclusive without overlap.

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Classification and

Partition in Technical
Writing
CLASSIFICATION

• Explaining which class a thing


belongs to or dividing a group of
things into classes.
- David McMurrey

• Is division of several species into


classes or groups.
- Jesus Menoy
TWO TYPES OF CLASSIFICATION

1. True
Classification

2. Division
Principles

Classify Name the basis

Distinct and
Basis Control
Separate
Examples of Classifications and
Their Principles
How to format for classfication?

1. Headings
2. Lists
3. Notices
4. Graphics
PARTITION

•Dividing a unit into its components

•Analysis that divides item into parts,


steps or aspects
Principles

Division must Must be


coordinate complete

Mutually Must not


exclusive overlap

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